Sentence examples for indefinite pitch from inspiring English sources

Instruments of indefinite pitch exist by the hundreds.

When struck, a traditional Chinese gong — properly called a tam-tam — produces a shuddering "whump" of indefinite pitch.

Instruments from all over the world are now commonly available and are divided into two categories: of definite and of indefinite pitch.

So great was the popularity of the Turkish style that many pianos and harpsichords of the time were provided with a Janissary stop, which produced a percussive accompaniment of indefinite pitch.

The indefinite pitch of Nanton's horn, its uncanny growls and curdled "ya-ya's," reaches the same place that singers strain toward when they moan and shout and stretch vowels melismatically.

The name of this ensemble, which is dedicated to music by living composers, refers to the Greek term for notes of indefinite pitch and intervals with complex ratios that destabilize the perfect proportions of harmony theory, elements that in ancient Greece were considered inappropriate for music.

The contract is labeled IDIQ, meaning indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity.

Over all, his struggles have coincided with the absence of the pitching coach Dave Eiland, who began an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons on June 4, the day of Burnett's first start this month.

Indeed, once the company begins meeting with bankers and starts refining its pitch, Kendall would likely end up wrapped up for the indefinite duration and unable to duck out until the process is complete.

PAUL STEPS IN Josh Paul, manager of Class A Staten Island, joined the Yankees as their interim bullpen coach, while Mike Harkey assumes the pitching coach duties of Dave Eiland, who is on an indefinite leave of absence..

We pitched an idea, which revolved around them hosting an indefinite fast in solidarity with the 100 plus detainees currently on a hunger strike in Guantanamo.